German Defense Ministry confirms transfer of 18 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
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The German Ministry of Defense confirmed information about the transfer to Ukraine of 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks, which the Bundeswehr had previously promised to supply. The defense department announced this on its Twitter account.
“Promised – delivered: 18 Leopard 2 A6 tanks, as well as ammunition and spare parts, arrived in Ukraine today,” the German Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Earlier, Der Spiegel reported that 18 German Leopard 2A6 tanks appeared on the territory of Ukraine. In addition, it was reported that Kyiv received 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).
The decision to start supplying Ukraine with German Leopard tanks was made by the German government in January of this year. Initially, it was reported about plans to supply 14 tanks to Kyiv, later their number increased.
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